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PM asks Google to support IT expansion
Govt to establish ICT centres to boost employment and promote IT: Gilani.
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Darawat Dam to be completed by December
Dam is being constructed in Sindh at a cost of Rs9.4b.
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Hubco plant: NEPRA approves final tariff after a year
Profits to receive a boost from the decision: analyst.
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USAID disbursed $2.6b under Kerry-Lugar bill
Agency has funded energy, education, agri-projects; aided economic growth.
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Inadequate, ineffective subsidies draw criticism
Farmers call for minimising wastage and pilferage to develop agriculture.
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VIP status: Pakistan added to EU trade preference list
Country can now apply for zero duty access to the European bloc.
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Market watch: Stocks keep even footing ahead of weekend
Benchmark KSE-100 index inches up 10 points.
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Sindh food minister grilled about wheat storage, export
Says province facing severe shortage of storage space.
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‘Bailout package may not put Pakistan Railways on track’
Administration hopeful of relief; wants more funds for repair schemes.
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‘Misuse’ of USF: Disgruntled board members seek NAB investigation
IT ministry accused of unauthorised spending of Rs120m on advertisement.
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Govt cuts prices of petroleum products & CNG
Gas reserves of Qadirpur and Sui fields would deplete by year 2022, says Petroleum Minister Dr Asim Hussain.
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Gilani seeks Google's help in tracking cross-border movement
PM seeks Google support for Universal Service Centres, promoting ICT, and contribute to $10 million venture capital.
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Azerbaijan offers investment in power
Has prepared an feasibility plan for K-P.
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Yamaha seeks relief in import duty on parts
Ministry rejects proposal, saying duty has already been cut.
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World Bank pulls out of Thar coal project
Backs off from providing $30m loan for mining and development.
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Coal answer to energy crisis, say experts
Corruption and poor governance blamed for energy shortages.
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Market watch: Bourse welcomes moves to revisit NATO negotiations
Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 287 points.
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Car imports to triple in fiscal 2012
Dealers seek relaxation in age of used car imports to ten years.
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Comment: ‘The 1 rupee coin is worth more than 1 rupee’
Forbes.com contributor proposes the origins of a popular urban myth.
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Inspiration leads friends to set up restaurant portal
Website brings restaurants and food lovers on a single platform.
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Sold!: Classified websites make a perfect landing in Pakistan
Olx and Pakwheels among the most visited local websites.
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Govt working towards a resolution in RPPs case
Says it is looking for some middle ground to get RPPs functioning again.
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Cost of doing business: Businessmen and factory workers make do as robbers strike where it hurts in SITE
Executives believe the dilapidated condition of roads in SITE is partly responsible for street crimes in the area.
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Petrol, CNG prices expected to be slashed by as much as Rs10
President, Prime Minister issued directives for the expected cuts. Will come into effect at midnight.
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‘EU market access will strengthen economy’
Denmark assures support to Pakistan in acquiring GSP plus status.
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Businessmen seek global cooperation to flourish
Lahore, Turkish Chambers agree to exchange trade information.
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Chinese delegation visits PBIT
Expresses interest in agriculture, energy sectors.
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Traders criticise govt for dragging its feet over extortion, kidnappings
Issue 72-hour ultimatum for action against miscreants.
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No limitations: Byco builds Pakistan’s first offshore port
Facility allows gas and oil carriers to offload cargo mid-sea.
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Market watch: Stocks close in the red amid seesawing sentiments
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 61 points.
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World Bank to restructure trade corridor programme
Project will reduce losses caused by poor road and rail infrastructure.
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‘Pakistan needs leaders, not managers’
Expert gives a speech on management theory and practices.
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Philips to provide 20m energy savers to PEPCO
Supply contract signed at WAPDA house on Wednesday.
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Vertical integration: PSO to set up refinery in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Oil marketing company tries once again to enter the refining business.
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Short circuit: NAB investigates factors that sparked energy crisis
Govt high-ups allegedly took bribes to allocate gas supply to powerful lobbies.
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AEDB expresses intent to build solar power plants
Nine LOIs are issued to tap renewable energy potential.
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Flour mills threaten strikes in case govt imposes tax
Say government will be responsible for any shortage in flour supply.
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A question of liquidity: How delayed tax refunds reduce textile exports
Textile companies claim they face a liquidity crunch preventing them from increasing international sales.
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Lesson in economics: CCP wants to eliminate sugar lobby in Punjab
Body issues a policy note to govt of Punjab to lift the barriers to entry.
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Market watch: Stocks beaten up as US withdraws negotiators
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 172 points.
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Punjab plans massive project to save water
Will also promote modern farming techniques to meet irrigation needs.
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French market research firm comes to Pakistan
Sees huge growth potential in emerging Asian markets.
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Range Rover rolls out another option in luxury cars
Newly launched four-wheel drive to go 13km a litre.
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Clearing the air: ‘Sindh unbiased, funds allocated fairly in budget’
Finance minister terms province an energy basket that can solve power problems.
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Promotional campaign: Mango festival to be held in Dubai
Sindh province produces more than 125 varieties of mango and Sindhri is a unique variety among them.
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Pakistan military introduces new Android tablet
PAC Kamra is now offering Takhti 7, an android tablet-computer.
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SBP for focusing on SME banking
Governor says SME contributions immense, yet overlooked.
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Energy projects: Industry seeks concrete measures before joint ventures
Punjab businessmen offer cooperation in developing coal-gasification plants.
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Atlas Honda to invest another $50m
Exports of the country’s largest motorcycle manufacturer expected to double in 2012.
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Market watch: Stocks end with dull gains as investors remain wary
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 43 points.

















































